Director, Academic Affairs Jobs

Explore Director of Academic Affairs opportunities with Ladders, where professionals can find vetted roles paying $100,000 or more. Directors of Academic Affairs help shape academic strategy, strengthen programs, and support the policies and operations that advance institutional goals.

What Does a Director of Academic Affairs Do?

Responsibilities vary by institution, but commonly include coordinating academic programs, supporting curriculum development and review, interpreting academic policies, and collaborating with faculty, department leaders, and senior administrators. Directors may also guide accreditation and assessment efforts, oversee academic operations, and use data to inform planning and continuous improvement.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experienced academic leaders with strong communication, organization, and project-management skills. Relevant qualifications may include a graduate degree, experience in higher education or academic administration, knowledge of accreditation and academic governance, and the ability to build consensus across diverse teams. Requirements differ by institution and role.

Career Opportunities in Academic Affairs

Director-level positions can be found at universities, colleges, and other education organizations. Depending on the institution, the role may focus on areas such as undergraduate or graduate programs, faculty affairs, academic planning, institutional effectiveness, or teaching and learning. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation.

Find Director of Academic Affairs Jobs on Ladders

Ladders specializes in vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Search Director of Academic Affairs openings to discover opportunities that match your leadership experience and career goals, and review each listing for details about the institution, location, responsibilities, and salary.

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$134K - $224K *

Lead the charge in optimizing clinical and business systems, ensuring strategic alignment and effective management of information technology within a behavioral health care setting. Drive innovation a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$127K - $146K *

Drive technology transfer initiatives by managing intellectual property activities, collaborating with leadership, and ensuring compliance with laws and policies to enhance innovation and research imp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Empower a dynamic HR team by leading recruitment efforts and HR initiatives that enhance organizational success, ensuring compliance with employment laws and fostering employee development and perform...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $237K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Utilization Management operations, driving project success, enhancing clinical collaboration, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to improve member outcomes...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Inspire the future of ministry education by leading a Doctor of Ministry program. Engage with students, oversee operations, and foster partnerships while integrating faith and scholarship in a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$93K - $97K *

Empower data-driven decision-making across the College by coordinating analytics, reporting, and research initiatives, translating insights into actionable outcomes while ensuring data quality, compli...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$200K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead and enhance special education services, guiding operations and strategic initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery and cont...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$245K - $275K *

Shape the future of legal education by leading strategic initiatives, driving enterprise transformation, and collaborating with executive leadership to identify growth opportunities and enhance organi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$245K - $275K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing strategic initiatives that drive growth and transformation across the organization while collaborating with an executive team to enhance the mission and impac...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing admissions and financial aid operations through advanced systems management, data governance, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring seamless processes and secure d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$158K - $197K *

Unlock potential by leading the automation of clinical data integration and dashboard development. Collaborate across teams to enhance data usability and implement AI solutions, ensuring compliance an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform the university’s compliance landscape while promoting a safe, respectful, and accountable environment. Lead initiatives in student conduct, discrimination policies, and hazing prevention, co...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in financial and administrative oversight for the President's office, ensuring budget accuracy and compliance while managing recruitment and team support functions to enhance operation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$179K - $307K *

Champion timely medical decisions in post-acute care, ensuring consistent clinical reviews and necessity determinations. Collaborate with medical staff to enhance patient outcomes while supporting ope...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$179K - $307K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering high-quality post-acute care. Support clinical operations by ensuring timely medical decisions and effective communication between providers and members, enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$179K - $307K *

Join our team as a Clinical Operations Associate Medical Director, enhancing post-acute care management through timely clinical reviews and medical necessity determinations while working flexibly in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$179K - $307K *

Innovate within Post Acute Care to enhance clinical decision-making, ensuring timely medical reviews. Collaborate with medical teams, maintaining policy consistency and improving patient outcomes in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$179K - $307K *

Champion clinical excellence by ensuring timely medical reviews and decisions for post-acute care. Collaborate with medical management staff and providers to enhance patient care, utilizing expert kno...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$179K - $307K *

Lead the charge in optimizing post-acute care by ensuring timely clinical decision-making. Collaborate with medical teams to define medical necessity while working flexibly in a supportive virtual env...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$179K - $307K *

Lead the charge in clinical management, ensuring timely decisions for post-acute care services, while supporting the medical management team to enhance outcomes and utilization across various specialt...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$179K - $307K *

Grow your career with a team focused on enhancing post-acute care through effective clinical management. Lead medical decision-making, ensuring high standards of patient care while collaborating with...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$179K - $307K *

Advance your career as a key player in medical management, ensuring timely clinical decision-making and supporting providers in post-acute care settings. Enjoy virtual flexibility while making an impa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$179K - $307K *

Elevate medical management by ensuring timely and accurate clinical case reviews, collaborating with peers for medical necessity assessments, and adhering to established policies to drive efficient ou...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$111K - $207K *

Transform organizational strategy by partnering with executives to lead critical projects, manage stakeholder communications, and drive performance improvements, ensuring alignment with the CPO's visi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $163K *

Advance equal opportunity initiatives by overseeing compliance, training, and investigations. Lead programs related to Title IX and disability access, ensuring a supportive environment for all stakeho...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Academic Affairs do?question toggle

    A Director of Academic Affairs helps coordinate academic programs and operations, supports curriculum and policy processes, and works with faculty and administrators to advance institutional priorities. Specific duties vary by employer.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Director of Academic Affairs jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for higher education or academic administration experience, leadership and communication skills, and familiarity with academic policy, program development, assessment, or accreditation. Some roles require a graduate degree.

  • Where do Directors of Academic Affairs work?question toggle

    They may work at public or private colleges, universities, and other education organizations. The scope of the position depends on the institution and the academic area it supports.

  • How can I find Director of Academic Affairs jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Director of Academic Affairs listings and review each posting for salary, location, qualifications, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.